Now that you know the details of following the C-A-B method and performing Compressions, Opening the Airway, and Giving Breaths during a heart attack– let’s put the Adult CPR method together! Starting CPR of this type would not be difficult now that you know the right steps. Concluding notes are already below to help you perform CPR accurately on adults without panicking.
Adult CPR Concluded Notes:
- Make sure the scene is safe & put on PPE
- Tap and shout “Are you okay?” to check if the victim is responsive
- Shout for help
- Call 9-1-1 and Get the AED
- Check for a pulse (no more than 10 seconds)
- Give 30 Chest Compressions (2 to 2.4 inches deep)
- Open the Airway (head-tilt chin-lift)
- Give 2 Breaths (1 second each)
- Continue the 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths cycle until help arrives (100 to 120 compressions per minute)
Adult CPR And AED Training Video: